Woman attacked while jogging in Rancho Bernardo

RANCHO BERNARDO 
A woman jogging in Rancho Bernardo was attacked Sunday by a man who tackled her and demanded money.

The woman was running on a hiking trail north of Poblado Road off West Bernardo Drive about 10:30 a.m. when the man approached her from the other direction, San Diego police spokesman Gary Hassen said.

He said hello and then grabbed her as he passed and forced her to the ground, Hassen said.

The woman, who is in her mid-20s, fought him off and hit him in the face with her elbow, possibly breaking his nose, Hassen said.

Officers conducted an extensive search of the area but did not locate the attacker.

He was described as white, about 25 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and 230 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a blue and white sweater and blue jeans, Hassen said.

The victim suffered minor injuries but did not require hospitalization. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (619) 531-2000.